Let’s face it, sometimes marketing can be a real drag. I’m all fine with more indirect ways such as commenting on blog posts, having an updated resume on LinkedIn and keeping in touch with writers and editors. I’m even okay with sending query letters. But I haven’t sent any LOIs yet (I know, shame on me) or, attended a writing conference. (I live far away, but planning to change that- which is for another blog post, though.)
I did, however, start a group for writers and bloggers near where I live, so that’s a start.
So I’d rather have something that did my marketing for me, or at least contributed to my efforts while I concentrated more on my writing and editing (my own stuff: you know that takes a while.)
What if there was an easy way to tell everyone what you did without having to say a word, and they introduced themselves to you if they needed your services?
Enter Christophe Gonzalez of (Coffee Shop Freelancers), who found that fun, informative and customized decals were the answer.
Coffee Shop Freelancers is a site that features fun and informative designs decals for your laptops. The soon-to-be-launched site offers to 20% discount to e-mail subscribers.
Prices will be around € 25/$ 30, excluding shipping.
You can see some of the designs below.
Disclaimer: I wasn’t paid in any way for this post. I was contacted by Christophe about his site, and was happy to share his project after seeing the website and press kit. I did however subscribe to the e-mail newsletter, and unless the shipping costs go over my budget, I’m planning on placing an order.
Pinar – these are so adorable and at the same time professional. I’m not one to put stickers on my electronics, but this may convert me. Fantastic idea to use free ‘ad’ space.
I know, right? I never put anything on my laptop or phone either, but these are in fact advertising at its best: Fun, charming and functional:)
Why not? With the way things are these days, you’ve just got to keep an open mind, I find. They look cute too! 🙂
I love this idea and they are very attractive. Have you tried it and how has it worked? Have you had many people ask you about your writing? I write twice a week at Starbucks, while my son is at soccer practice, this could be cool.
I’d love to hear some first-hand experiences. Thanks for sharing this cool idea.
~ Tam Francis ~
http://www.girlinthejitterbugdress.com
I haven’t tried yet, but I definitely plan to. I met another writer and two other freelancers. We even formed a Facebook group for the freelancers working at that café. I think it’d give a chance to the more introverted and shy to say hi and ask about our work.